Total Crime Rate
53.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Martins Road area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell , and the 200th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Martins Road (ST7 1QP) in the last 12 months was 53.3 per 1,000 residents and was 36.3% lower than the Bradwell average (83.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 41.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Martins Road (ST7 1QP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Oldhill Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near High Street (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bradwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kingsley Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lodge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Oldhill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bevan Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bevan Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clough Hall Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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